Large grass areas of the plaza in downtown Healdsburg are the perfect place to stretch out after a big meal. The downtown plaza area of Healdsburg, Calif. has become a real attraction for wine and food in Sonoma County. less

Large grass areas of the plaza in downtown Healdsburg are the perfect place to stretch out after a big meal. The downtown plaza area of Healdsburg, Calif. has become a real attraction for wine and food in ... more

Photo: Brant Ward, The Chronicle

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Scopa Restaurant right on the square is a longtime favorite of the area.

Scopa Restaurant right on the square is a longtime favorite of the area.

Photo: Eric Luse, The Chronicle

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If you go, you have to try the Nonna's Tomato-Braised Chicken, which is served atop polenta. Serious comfort food.

If you go, you have to try the Nonna's Tomato-Braised Chicken, which is served atop polenta. Serious comfort food.

Photo: Eric Luse, The Chronicle

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Window shopping is a popular pastime along the Healdsburg downtown plaza.

Window shopping is a popular pastime along the Healdsburg downtown plaza.

Photo: Penni Gladstone, The Chronicle 2006

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The h2hotel is a boutique, chic, eco-friendly hotel with a full spa and bike checkouts for exploring the Dry Creek Valley. It's also home to some of the best cocktails in Healdsburg served downstairs at Spoonbar. less

The h2hotel is a boutique, chic, eco-friendly hotel with a full spa and bike checkouts for exploring the Dry Creek Valley. It's also home to some of the best cocktails in Healdsburg served downstairs at ... more

Photo: Brian Rose

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A view of the Sauvignon Blanc vines at Quivira Vineyards. Quivira is an established Dry Creek Valley estate that is run biodynamically as a self-contained farm. Sonoma County winegrowers plan to be 100 percent sustainable in five years time. less

A view of the Sauvignon Blanc vines at Quivira Vineyards. Quivira is an established Dry Creek Valley estate that is run biodynamically as a self-contained farm. Sonoma County winegrowers plan to be 100 percent ... more